UAE VAT Calculator for Contractors (5%)
Add 5% VAT to an amount, take VAT out of a total, or total a supplier or subcontractor bill line by line with VAT. Amounts in AED, no sign-up.
UAE VAT calculator (5%)
Invoice lines with VAT
Enter up to 6 lines from a supplier or subcontractor bill, before VAT. The calculator totals the lines, adds VAT and gives the invoice total.
| Item | Qty | Rate (AED) | VAT % | Amount (AED) |
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Sample lines are filled in; change them to your bill.
How UAE VAT is worked out
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5 percent, and it has applied since 1 January 2018. To add VAT, multiply the amount before VAT by 1.05. To take VAT out of an amount that already includes it, divide by 1.05; the VAT is the difference.
Worked examples
Adding VAT: a subcontractor’s bill of AED 10,000 before VAT carries VAT of 10,000 x 5% = AED 500, so the invoice total is AED 10,500.
Removing VAT: a supplier receipt shows AED 2,100 including VAT. The amount before VAT is 2,100 / 1.05 = AED 2,000, and the VAT inside it is AED 100. Note that 5% of 2,100 (AED 105) is the wrong answer; VAT is 5% of the amount before VAT, not of the total.
Common questions
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard rate is 5 percent. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt; whether a supply on your project falls in those groups is a question for your tax adviser, not for a calculator.
What must a VAT invoice show?
A tax invoice from a VAT-registered supplier shows the supplier’s Tax Registration Number (TRN), the amount before VAT, the VAT and the total. Check the full list of required details with your accountant or the Federal Tax Authority.
How do I remove 5% VAT from a total?
Divide the total by 1.05. The result is the amount before VAT, and the total minus that result is the VAT. Use the first calculator above with “Amount including VAT” selected.
Can Trackovo put VAT on invoices?
Yes. Trackovo invoices have configurable tax rows, so you can set a row named VAT at 5 percent, inclusive or exclusive, and record a TRN on each party. Trackovo does not file VAT returns. Outside invoices the app currently shows amounts with the rupee symbol, which we explain on the UAE page.
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